New database launched on industrial and buildings energy efficiency projects

This week in Europe the Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) launched the De-risking Energy Efficiency Platform (DEEP): the largest pan-European open-source database containing detailed information and analysis of over 7,800 industrial and buildings related energy efficiency projects. The Energy Efficiency Financial Institutions Group (EEFIG) was established as a specialist expert working group by the … Continue reading New database launched on industrial and buildings energy efficiency projects →

New report shows importance of increasing the energy resilience of the manufacturing sector in the UK

Jo Barnes provides a good article on the FreePress website about a recent report that shows importance of improving the energy resilience of manufacturers. One assumes this need to improve energy resilience goes well beyond British shores. Welsh manufacturers could cut energy use and boost economy by investing in energy tech manufacturing UK manufacturers … Continue reading New report shows importance of increasing the energy resilience of the manufacturing sector in the UK →

Celebrating the economic benefits from clean manufacturing

Hugo Bague from Rio Tinto and Leo W. Gerard from the United Steelworkers Union write on the Morning Consult website how President Obama took part in celebrations for National Manufacturing Day and that the emphasis is on the benefits of clean manufacturing. Does such a day exist in Europe? Clean Manufacturing Leadership Will Power … Continue reading Celebrating the economic benefits from clean manufacturing →

Energy efficiency bringing big boost to industry in Taipei

More and more we are learning about the benefits of improved energy efficiency in industry. There are some who are still not that convinced, but the message is gaining currency. With a week to go before the eceee industrial efficiency conference in Berlin, it is good to heard about the important savings in a good … Continue reading Energy efficiency bringing big boost to industry in Taipei →

Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less

It is encouraging to see that there is a growing appreciation for the benefits of improved energy efficiency. V Rishi Kumar writes on The Hindu Business Line website about some important messages that were delivered at a recent energy efficiency summit in India. ‘Energy Efficiency will unlock hidden savings in manufacturing sector’ Energy Efficiency … Continue reading Improved energy efficiency will help manufacturers deliver more with less →

China setting performance standards for industry to reduce overcapacity problems

Girish Shetti writes a good article on the China Topix website about recent policy changes in China to impose stricter environmental, safety, and energy efficiency standards. China to Impose Tough Environmental and Energy Efficiency Standards to Tackle Overcapacity To overcome overcapacity across key Industrial sectors, the Chinese government has decided to impose stricter environmental, … Continue reading China setting performance standards for industry to reduce overcapacity problems →

Reviewing five actions to show how industrials can invest in renewable energy

No one said the energy transition is easy. For many companies there have been cost and accounting reasons why they have not been active in investing in renewable energy. Andrew Winston writes on the Harvard Business Review website how it can be made to happen. How Industrial Firms Invest in Renewable Energy, Affordably Big … Continue reading Reviewing five actions to show how industrials can invest in renewable energy →

What it takes for companies to show their environmental credentials

Ken Silverstein writes on the Forbes website about the motivations in the corporate sector for taking environmental issues seriously. What do you think? Being 'Good Neighbors' And Staying Out Of Print Motivates Companies To Be Environmental Stewards Next time you pull through your local Taco Bell, stop and ask the management there what it … Continue reading What it takes for companies to show their environmental credentials →

Reaction to Northern Ireland’s plans to meet EU Energy Efficiency Directive obligations

Simon Cunningham writes in The Irish Times about new proposals to incentivise energy efficiency in the north have been blasted as 'ill-conceived' by Manufacturing Northern Ireland. Have you had the same reaction in your country? Proposals for energy efficiency scheme 'illogical' say Manufacturing NI THE body that represents the majority of the north's large … Continue reading Reaction to Northern Ireland’s plans to meet EU Energy Efficiency Directive obligations →

A new system in Scotland for capturing industrial waste heat

Mure Dickie provides a good article in the Financial Times about a newly developed system for capturing industrial waste energy heralds a “second golden age for Scottish steam”. Start-up envisages second golden age of Scottish steam It has been a long time since Scotland was known as a leader in steam technology, but a … Continue reading A new system in Scotland for capturing industrial waste heat →